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5 Ways to Create a Productive Workspace

Attorney at Work

Jamie Spannhake | Transform your workspaces — in the office and at home — into hubs of productivity and comfort. The post 5 Ways to Create a Productive Workspace appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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US Supreme Court rules unanimous jury required for sentence enhancement under Armed Career Criminal Act

JURIST

The US Supreme Court ruled on Friday that a unanimous jury is required to apply a recidivism punishment under the federal Armed Career Criminal Act. That act imposes a 15-year mandatory minimum prison term for offenders who have three or more qualifying convictions, from three separate occurrences, under the act. The court held that a jury must unanimously find that the qualifying convictions were from separate occurrences for the mandatory minimum to apply.

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Document Management Doesn’t Have to Be Stressful

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Product Spotlight | Law firms spend approximately 3% of their revenue on document management. Streamline with secure storage and effortless retrieval. The post Document Management Doesn’t Have to Be Stressful appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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US Supreme Court finds citizens lack right to have non-citizen spouses allowed into country

JURIST

The US Supreme Court ruled on Friday that citizens do not have a right to have their non-citizen spouses allowed into the country. Justice Amy Coney Barrett wrote for a 6-3 majority that “a citizen does not have a fundamental liberty interest in her noncitizen spouse being admitted to the country” after a US citizen was unable to secure an immigrant visa for her Salvadoran husband.

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No Objections: Better Case Management with AI for Paralegals

Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor

Join this session to get a fresh look at how AI tools can help you work smarter, faster, and more effectively! Attorney and law professor Joe Stephens, J.D., will walk you through the complete journey of a legal case—from the first client meeting through the final outcome—while showing you how artificial intelligence can transform your daily work at each important step.

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Supreme Court upholds bar on guns under domestic-violence restraining orders

SCOTUSBlog

Share The Supreme Court on Friday upheld a federal law that bars anyone subject to a domestic-violence restraining order from possessing a gun. By a vote of 8-1, the court ruled that the law does not violate the Constitution’s Second Amendment, which protects the “right of the people to keep and bear Arms.” The ruling in United States v. Rahimi was the court’s first Second Amendment case since it threw out New York’s handgun-licensing scheme nearly two years ago.

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Sabin Center Files Amicus Brief Supporting New York City’s Motion to Appeal in Local Law 97 Case

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On June 20 th , 2024, the Sabin Center filed an amicus brief in support of the City of New York’s Motion for Leave to Appeal to the New York State Court of Appeals in Glen Oaks Village Owners, Inc., et al. v. City of New York. Glen Oaks – a 2022 lawsuit brought by a group of cooperative apartment owners – sought to invalidate Local Law 97 of 2019 , New York City’s building performance standard aimed at reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the City’s largest buildings.

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Kenya dispatch: violent police crackdown on anti-Finance Bill protesters prompts outrage

JURIST

David Odero is a law student at Kisii University and a special correspondent for JURIST who attended Thursday’s protests in Nairobi. On Tuesday, June 18, and Thursday, June 20, Kenyan youth took to the streets of Nairobi’s Central Business District to protest against the proposed Finance Bill 2024 during its first and second readings. The protests were met with a heavy police presence, with anti-riot officers using excessive force to disperse the demonstrators.

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Supreme Court Waking Up To Its Bruen Hangover, Rules Domestic Abusers Probably Shouldn’t Have Guns

Above The Law

Clarence Thomas is the only one who really believes his own Second Amendment precedent. The post Supreme Court Waking Up To Its <em>Bruen</em> Hangover, Rules Domestic Abusers Probably Shouldn’t Have Guns appeared first on Above the Law.

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US Supreme Court rules First Amendment retaliatory arrest claims permissible despite probable cause

JURIST

The US Supreme Court held Thursday in Gonzalez v. Trevino that the existence of probable cause does not necessarily defeat retaliatory arrest claims. The case concerns a Texas councilwoman who argues that she was arrested in retaliation for her speech critical of a city government official. Retaliation-arrest claims generally must prove the absence of probable cause, as found in Nieves v.

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The Ethics of AI: Practical Considerations for Paralegals

Finally, AI advice that understands your job. This isn't just another generic "guide", it's a practical roadmap built specifically for paralegals. What you'll learn: Ethics Without the Panic ⚖️ Decode ABA Model Rules and examples of state guidance so you can leverage AI confidently. Security That Makes Sense 🛡️️ Real-world protocols beyond buzzwords, SOC2 and HIPAA compliance, and data protection strategies that actually work.

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Announcement of opinions for Friday, June 21

SCOTUSBlog

Share On Friday, June 21, we will be live blogging as the court releases opinions in one or more argued cases from the current term. Click here for a list of FAQs about opinion announcements. The post Announcement of opinions for Friday, June 21 appeared first on SCOTUSblog.

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Class action against Australia youth detention centre on track to deliver AU$75 million to victims

JURIST

The lawyer representing former detainees of an Australian youth detention centre announced in a media release on Friday that the Tasmanian state government plans to give AU$75 million to members of a class action abuse lawsuit against the state. The class action arose as a result of alleged abuse that had been taking place at Tasmania’s Ashley Youth Detention Centre since 1960, with children still recounting abuse in 2023.

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Law Schools Are Preparing For AI’s Takeover Of The Legal Profession

Above The Law

More than half of all law schools in the United States now feature classes on artificial intelligence. The post Law Schools Are Preparing For AI’s Takeover Of The Legal Profession appeared first on Above the Law.

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India election commission receives 11 applications to verify burnt memory of election machines

JURIST

The Election Commission of India (ECI) received on Thursday eleven applications to verify the burnt memory of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) units. Eight applications contested the recent 2024 Lok Sabha elections. These include three applications from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), three applications from the Indian National Congress (INC) and two applications from the Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) and the Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Cong

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Prep with Purpose: How to Build Better Trial Binders

Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor

Get ready to master the art and science of trial preparation organization that top attorneys rely on in this exclusive webinar! Attorney and law professor, Joe Stephens, J.D., will walk through proven systems for creating comprehensive trial notebooks and binders that transform scattered case materials into a powerful command center. Learning Objectives: Strategic Organization 📊 Learn the essential sections every trial notebook needs and how to structure them for maximum clarity and acce

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You were probably not taught to market yourself; now what?

ABA Journal

Few law schools offer their graduates LinkedIn self-branding workshops as an employment game-changer before law firm hiring managers.

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Husband Throws Wife Under The Bus When Their Law Firm Is At The Center Of Millions In Missing Client Funds

Above The Law

The couple lived a ‘fairly extravagant’ lifestyle. The post Husband Throws Wife Under The Bus When Their Law Firm Is At The Center Of Millions In Missing Client Funds appeared first on Above the Law.

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New research about legal operations is ‘at a crossroads,’ consortium leaders say

ABA Journal

Ari Kaplan recently spoke with Sandra Aldi, the chief marketing officer at Neota Logic; Michael Powers, the global director of product marketing at iManage; and…

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Do Clients Really Care What A Lawyer’s Office Looks Like?

Above The Law

When you've seen one lawyer's office, you've pretty much finished the tour. Not everyone has Perry Mason's interior decorator. The post Do Clients Really Care What A Lawyer’s Office Looks Like? appeared first on Above the Law.

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Research: The Anatomy of a Legal Brief

Why does it take 20-40 hrs. to create a compliant legal brief? TypeLaw analyzed 10,000+ briefs to determine the anatomy of the average brief—how many words, paragraphs, citations to the record, and more. See the research results in this infographic.

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Justices send expert witness question back to state court

SCOTUSBlog

Share The Supreme Court on Friday sent the case of an Arizona man convicted of drug possession back to the state courts. Jason Smith argued that when an expert witness testified for the prosecution about drug analysis performed by another forensic scientist, it violated his right under the Sixth Amendment “to be confronted with the witnesses against him.

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What Happens At The Corporate Retreat Stays At The Corporate Retreat

Above The Law

Notes to my (legal) self. The post What Happens At The Corporate Retreat Stays At The Corporate Retreat appeared first on Above the Law.

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Glassblowing Makes Me A Better Lawyer

Law 360

I never expected that glassblowing would strongly influence my work as an attorney, but it has taught me the importance of building a solid foundation for your work, learning from others and committing to a lifetime of practice, says Margaret House at Kalijarvi Chuzi.

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Bonuses Are In Session! — See Also

Above The Law

Cheers To A ‘Kool’ Summer!: Biglaw firm shares the wealth with their associates. Lil Woody Makes A Laugh Out Of The YSL Trial: All jokes aside, there needs to be a new judge. The Biggest Firms In The Apple: Where does your firm rank on the list ? Please Please Please: Steve Bannon makes a big ask of the Chief Justice. When In Doubt, Pull An Alito: Lawyer blames his wife for the firm's missing client funds.

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Fresh Out of School: How to Become an Expert Paralegal

Speaker: Joe Stephens, J.D., Attorney and Law Professor

The difference between a paralegal and an exceptional paralegal isn't just competence—it's the bold initiative to anticipate needs, master hidden firm dynamics, and transform challenges into opportunities that showcase your indispensable value. Join this webinar with attorney Joe Stephens to get an insider's perspective into how you can become a strategic asset to your practice!

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Philippines decides against invoking mutual defense treaty with US amid South China Sea dispute

JURIST

The Philippines announced Friday that it does not intend to invoke its mutual defense treaty with the US following an incident captured on video where the Chinese coast guard allegedly boarded two Philippine navy boats, with a Philippine sailor sustaining serious injuries. The Chinese Coast Guard sailors were attempting to block a resupply mission at the disputed Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea.

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The Playbook Strategy: Mastering The Art Of Conference Conversation

Above The Law

You, too, can strike the right balance between sales pitch and socializing. The post The Playbook Strategy: Mastering The Art Of Conference Conversation appeared first on Above the Law.

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India court stays bail granted to opposition leader in money laundering case

JURIST

India’s Delhi High Court stayed Friday the bail granted to opposition leader and chief minister of Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal. A lower trial court granted Kejriwal bail in a money laundering case against him and his party associates filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED), India’s financial crime investigation agency. The High Court recorded a verbal order stating the final order was reserved for two to three days.

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Even The Star Witness Thinks The Trial Is A Joke

Above The Law

At this point, I'm feeling a light 3 about the whole thing. The post Even The Star Witness Thinks The Trial Is A Joke appeared first on Above the Law.

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6 Contract Data Analytics Tools To Boost Contract Oversight

Analyzing contract trends with manual contract management is like sifting through a pile of papers in a dimly lit room, trying to find clues manually. Advanced CLM software’s contract data analytics, on the other hand, is like having an AI-based, intelligent magnifying glass that not only highlights key clues but also connects the dots for you. With innovative, AI-powered contract data analytics, you can solve the mystery of trends faster and with greater accuracy, making informed decisions base